Wannabe by Luca Debus for April 18, 2024

Hang in there, Andy. Almost everyone has to do some career juggling—particularly at first. And particularly in the arts.

This is a real dilemma that doesn’t get so much attention, I feel. Yes, you need money to live. Very practical, makes total sense. But what’s the cost of stifling talent? If people don’t have time to dedicate towards creative endeavors, that’s also a big loss

Is he waiting for somebody? Godot, perhaps?!

It’s called life experience. It’s grist for plays.

While I was making plans, life was making popcorn.

Oh, child, you are way too young to already think this!

Does this comic have parallels with the childhood of Luca Debus?

A lot of people worked “real” jobs and managed to concentrate on their writing, too. Some (again, a lot) raised families in the process, too! Get off your duff, my lad!

Uh-oh! The conversation in the comments here really boomeranged!

(senses a dilemma of sides in this cartoon)

To quote Stephen Tyler: “Dream until your dreams come true.”

Get work as a Ghostwriter to get your creative juices flowing

Andy, you’re trending.

What’s today’s equivalent to finding a wealthy patron, crowd-funding?

Life doesn’t put you aside, but it doesn’t wait for you either. It always has room for another passenger, just gotta step on, but mind the gap.

It’s bad when you reach your limits.